Aging for Beginners

Aging begins at 30 and ends…well, a lot of that depends on you. Aging for Beginners with Adriane Berg is your guide through the exciting realm of successful, happy aging…from finances to travel to relationships, work and retirement lifestyle. Adriane sees exactly how to make life better and helps you do just that at any and every age.

OK Boomer: Have the Age Wars Begun?
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OK Boomer: Have the Age Wars Begun?

Adriane Berg | February 11, 2020

“OK Boomer” is more than the newest phrase. It is a battle cry of generation and age warfare. But boomers can stop it. We’ve seen it before.

Food for Skippy: Doggie Bags Boomer Style
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Food for Skippy: Doggie Bags Boomer Style

Adriane Berg | January 28, 2020

In today's "PC world," even a simple doggie bag has taken on new meaning.

Dental Tourism: The Good, the Bad and the Molar
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Dental Tourism: The Good, the Bad and the Molar

Adriane Berg | January 14, 2020

Don’t risk bankruptcy due to health-care costs. Consider medical and dental tourism. Great care can be had for a fraction of the cost.

The Language of Longevity: Why Age Words Matter
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The Language of Longevity: Why Age Words Matter

Adriane Berg | December 31, 2019

How you describe yourself—and how you perceive yourself— determine how you feel and behave at any age. Forget infirmity…focus on vitality.

Start Now to Be Who You Want to Be
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Start Now to Be Who You Want to Be

Adriane Berg | December 17, 2019

The new world of longevity starts with one decision—who do you want to be in the later stages of life?

The Downsizing Chronicles: The Agony and the Ecstasy
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The Downsizing Chronicles: The Agony and the Ecstasy

Adriane Berg | December 3, 2019

Downsizing guru Marie Kondo has got it wrong. For folks of a certain age, the "joy-ploy" doesn't always work.

Will Scientific Breakthroughs Make Living Past 100 a Given?
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Will Scientific Breakthroughs Make Living Past 100 a Given?

Adriane Berg | November 19, 2019

New world of life science research is ending aging as we understand it today. New “BioAge” test and more.

Coming of Age…Again Will Co-Housing Help Retirees Retain Community?
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Coming of Age…Again Will Co-Housing Help Retirees Retain Community?

Adriane Berg | November 5, 2019

Communes are back for baby boomers, providing community plus support for aging individuals. Like the old days, the residents set the rules.

Why Won’t Mama Listen to Me?
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Why Won’t Mama Listen to Me?

Adriane Berg | October 15, 2019

How do you get aging parents to move to a safer home? With love, strength and a deep understanding for what they are going through.

My Birthday Blog—I’m Crying Because I’m Confused
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My Birthday Blog—I’m Crying Because I’m Confused

Adriane Berg | October 1, 2019

At 71, Adriane Berg’s birthday celebration was a living example of age confusion in an era where elders’s place in society is changing.

Allying with Powerful Feminist Initiatives to Fight Ageism
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Allying with Powerful Feminist Initiatives to Fight Ageism

Adriane Berg | September 17, 2019

The fight against ageism needs to be fought much like the feminism movement. It worked then…it can work now.

7 Reasons for Perpetual Lateness Syndrome…and What to Do About It
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7 Reasons for Perpetual Lateness Syndrome…and What to Do About It

Adriane Berg | September 3, 2019

When you retired, did you throw away your alarm clock? Perpetual Lateness Syndrome doesn’t work, even in retirement. Time to fix it.

How to Plan a “Fun-er-al”
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How to Plan a “Fun-er-al”

Adriane Berg | August 20, 2019

You’ve had a wonderful life…you can have a wonderful death. Get creative for your last act.

How to Hula Hoop: Mastering the Impossible
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How to Hula Hoop: Mastering the Impossible

Adriane Berg | August 6, 2019

Even if you failed once, twice, three times, you can still master that skill. At 72, Adrianne Berg just did.

Help Loved Ones Add Joyful Years to Their Lives
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Help Loved Ones Add Joyful Years to Their Lives

Adriane Berg | July 16, 2019

Want to live longer? Phone a friend. Socializing is as important for health as proper nutrition and exercise.